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Job History
Before the web career, there were kitchens, counters, poultry houses, and carnival rides. This early job history traces long shifts, modest wages, and steady growth—each role sharpening responsibility, resilience, and people skills long before code became the primary craft. Read More
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Ruby Tuesday: Prep Cook
October 1997 – April 1998. Supported kitchen operations through efficient preparation of ingredients, consistent portioning, and timely production of sides and components. Maintained sanitation standards, closed nightly with equipment cleaning and fryer maintenance, and worked collaboratively to ensure quality, safety, organization, and support for demands. Read More
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Burger King: Cashier
June 1997 – September 1997. Managed various aspects of the customer service experience. Duties encompassed taking orders, handling cash transactions, and expediting orders to ensure prompt service. I also addressed customer inquiries and resolved complaints courteously. Read More
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Moved to Derby Court, Alexandria, VA
In 1998, I moved to Derby Court in Alexandria, trading chicken-catching nights for cable internet, Classic ASP, and Ultima Online. Between towed vans, bike rides into DC, and early Amazon commercials, it marked my leap into opportunity, gaming, and self-taught programming. Read More
